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All of your favorite Christmas stories in one fantastic collection. From heartfelt stories such as O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" to tales of mystery from G. K. Chesterton and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Here is a treasure trove of tales from some of the best writers in the world, narrated by the voice of the Classic Tales: B.J. Harrison. Each story is presented unabridged.

Vitus Adamson has a second chance at life now that he's no longer a zombie. But after killing his brother, Jamie, Vitus lands in prison on murder charges. Jamie's death exposes secret government projects so deep in the black they cannot be seen - without Vitus, that is. Sprung from jail, the government hires Vitus to clean up Jamie's messes, but tracking down his brother's homemade monsters gone rogue is easier said than done. The first of them is a convicted killer assumed to be safely behind bars.

Legacy Restored She's a new Christian working to take down a murderer. He's a grieving man who refuses to let another woman suffer. When their desires clash, will it spark hostility…or fireworks? Angel deserves to be behind bars. But when the police offer her a deal—go undercover to help catch an art thief in exchange for her freedom—she can't refuse, even after discovering the thief is a brute and a killer. As a former con artist, Angel has learned to take care of herself.

In 1990 best-selling author Lori Wick released her first book, A Place Called Home. More than 35 titles and 6.3 million sold copies later, her body of work captivates millions of devoted readers with its charming characters, tender stories, humorous moments, and inspiring examples of faith. Lori Wick's 20-year milestone is celebrated with a gathering of poignant excerpts from many of her novels, including some of her most popular series.

Este Audiolibro recoge los siguientes cuentos clásicos: ”El guadavías“ de Charles Dickens “El patito feo” y “La sirenita” de Hans Christian Andersen “La bella durmiente”, “Piel de asno” y “La cenicienta” de Charles Perrault.

Vitus Adamson is falling apart. As a pre-deceased private investigator, he takes the prescription Atroxipine hourly to keep his undead body upright and functioning. Whenever he is injured, he seeks Niko, a bombshell mortician with bedroom eyes and a way with corpses, to piece him back together. Decomposition, however, is the least of his worries when two clients posing his most dangerous job yet appear at his door looking for their lost son.

The Confessions of St. Augustine is one of the most moving diaries ever recorded of a man's journey to the fountain of God's grace. Writing as a sinner, not a saint, Augustine shares his innermost thoughts and conversion experiences, and wrestles with the spiritual questions that have stirred the hearts of the thoughtful since time began.

Following the success of Paris Noir, the Akashic Noir Series has expanded to include the famously diverse and sometimes controversial suburbs of this legendary city.

Danger, intrigue, and romance collide in this gripping collection of stories featuring three Wright brothers. A second chance for a man and the woman who shattered his heart, a CIA agent risking everything to rescue the love of his life, and a professor racing to stop a terrorist plot, these tales are packed with action, high stakes, and unforgettable love stories. Whether they're evading attackers, unraveling deadly secrets, or fighting to protect those they hold dear, the Wright brothers and the women they love must face impossible odds—and risk everything for their happily ever after.

More than a hundred years into the future, as the US approaches its 400th anniversary, Tomas, a young graduate student, searches for the real identity of one of the cyborgs that maintained American homes. He has been haunted for years by an audio clip of a cyborg named Felipe and is intent on writing Felipe’s biography. In the clip, Felipe can only recite that he was made in America, but Tomas must find out: Where was the Self-made Man really from?

Disfruta con tus hijos de una selección de los mejores cuentos clásicos infantiles de 5 minutos de todos los tiempos. Por primera vez Booka produce estos magníficos audiolibros con una de las mejores actrices del doblaje en español y con música original. Te lo imaginas?. No te decepcionará. Diviértete con estos cuentos cortos de 5 minutos en los que encontrarás: Hansel y Gretel, Blancanieves,La Caperucita Roja, El Flautista de Hamelín, El soldadito de plomo...y muchos más.

When five college friends cross America in a minivan to find themselves, they chance upon a road that isn’t on any map. They can’t resist exploring it. The van breaks down. They find a town, a massive trailer park steeped in squalor. The town isn’t on any map either. They find people in town. They’ll wish they hadn’t. The only sanctuary is the Big House - a giant mansion at the center of town that appears to be abandoned, only all the lights come on at night. Inside the Big House is the secret of the town. Inside, they’ll finally find themselves. They won’t like what they find.

Poor John was greatly troubled, because his father was very ill and could not recover. Except for these two, there was no one in their small room. The lamp on the table had almost burned out, for it was quite late at night.

From bestselling author Beth Wiseman--winner of the Carol and Inspirational Reader's Choice Awards--comes the beloved Daughters of the Promise series. With over two million books sold, Wiseman crafts heartfelt Amish fiction that blends rich emotional depth with compelling romance and themes of...

An ancient foe lurks in the shadows...licking its wounds and assembling its forces. Risen from the ashes and shrouded in darkness, these ancient beings are waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike back and set the universe on fire. After their world is ambushed in a devastating onslaught, the Star Alliance is nearly wiped out in one fell swoop. Hotheaded pilot Chase Athanatos leads the barely surviving fleet to the far edge of space and a small backwater planet.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Sid Sagar. This definitive recording includes an introduction by John Brockington and Mary Brockington. Warrior-prince Rama is about to be crowned Young King, when he hears the devastating news that his father, King of Ayodhya, has...

Jens Christian Grøndahls DAGE SOM GRÆS består af seks fortællinger; man kunne også kalde dem små romaner, korte romaner, hver især er de så stofmættede, tætte, koncentrerede, at der er rigeligt til en hel roman. De handler alle seks om mennesker på flugt, fra krig, fra sult, fra fattigdom, fra grimme oplevelser. De fleste foregår i Danmark, men der er også afstikkere til bl.a. Italien, Tyskland og Østrig. Fortællinger om flygtninge før og nu, om tro og ensomhed, om at gribe ind i andres liv og om at finde friheden på uventede steder.

With his characteristic raw and minimalist style, Charles Bukowski takes us on a walk through his side of town in Hot Water Music. He gives us little vignettes of depravity and lasciviousness, bite sized pieces of what is both beautiful and grotesque. The stories in Hot Water Music dash around...

Berührend, stimmungsvoll und mit Humor erzählen die schönsten Weihnachtsgeschichten und -gedichte auf in diesem Hörbuch von Liebe, Erinnerung und Zusammenhalt. Wer könnte diese Texte besser interpretieren als ein Paar, das seit Jahren innig und verschworen durchs Leben geht? Andrea Sawatzki und Christian Berkel sind nicht nur privat ein unschlagbares Team, sondern auch als Sprecherduo brillant: Wenn sie etwa O. Henrys Klassiker "Die Gabe der Weisen" in verteilten Rollen lebendig werden lassen, dann weiß man wieder, dass selbstlose Liebe das größte Geschenk ist. Schöner kann man sich nicht auf das besinnen, worum es an Weihnachten wirklich geht!

Die Hörbuchbox Was können wir leben und wissen? aus der Bibliothek Europa präsentiert Meisterwerke der Literatur und Philosophie in großer Vielfalt der Genres, Themen und Epochen, jeweils mit einer kurzen Erläuterung eingeleitet vom Herausgeber Sven Görtz.